World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?
From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to…
Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa
As Canada’s players and staff huddled on the pitch to savour reaching the last 16 for the first time, the overhead Spidercam and the cameras belonging to the host broadcaster…
A deadly strain of bird flu has landed on Australian shores. Does it pose a risk to pets?
The H5N1 virus can be fatal to cats and dogs but cases are infrequent and may be mistaken for other illnesses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride
Teenage defender is youngest Australian to start a World Cup match and has already been linked with Barcelona Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato might be the Socceroos’ excitement machines, but…
Australian man charged with murder in Thailand after teenage girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges against him Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian man has been charged with the murder…
The American myth always came at someone’s expense. Now, it’s all but collapsed
The main pillars of the founding narrative have fallen on hard times. Today, its meaning is up for grabs Writing during the carnage of the first world war, the iconoclast…
‘They ruined our dream’: Revenge on Socceroos’ minds for clash with Egypt
Egypt ended Australian medal hopes at Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Two nations meet again in World Cup last 32 this week in Dallas The memory flashed back instantly for Socceroos…
The Victorian Greens are taking a page from Mamdani’s policy playbook. Can they combat rising rightwing populism?
State leader Ellen Sandell says party offers a ‘hopeful and bold’ alternative, but sceptics doubt whether message is resonating with voters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Trump news at a glance: Biden says Trump has ‘diminished’ US standing in the world as he attacks his successor
Former president calls Trump ‘a loser’ and criticizes his attempted makeover of Washington. Key US politics stories from Sunday 28 June at a glance Joe Biden has said Donald Trump…
Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate
Third Test D4: NZ 438 & 288-9dec; England 354 & 103-4 Captain takes wicket moments after announcement It was one of the most extraordinary scenes witnessed in a career positively…